| Biology and Chemistry |
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Email is the preferred method of communication. If you need to speak to me directly please call 706-650-6040, box 5900.
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| Chemistry Topics to be covered this year: |
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Matter
Atomic Structure
Chemical Composition
Reactions
Acids and Bases
Solutions
Laboratory experiments are an integral part of the course requirements.
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3-ring binder (1 inch)
Notebook Paper
Writing Utensils(pen or pencil)
Scientific Calculator
One (1) Roll of paper towels |
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3 ring binder (1 1/2 - 2 inch recommended)
pens (dark blue or black ink)
pencils and erasers
5 dividers
pencil bag (inside notebook)
notebook paper
3 X 5 index cards (lots of these for flash cards)
calculator (graphing calculators are not needed, scientific is great)
roll of paper towels
Items to have at home:
Colored pencils
Scissors
Glue/Glue Sticks
Metric ruler
Additional items that we could use:
disposable gloves
hand sanitizer
liquid soap
baby wipes
box of tissues
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| Biology Topics to be covered this year: |
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First Semester:
Scientific Inquiry
Chemistry of Life
Cells and their function
Genetics
Second Semester:
Evolution
Organisms
Ecology |
| Lab Safety (Biology and Chemistry) |
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Working safely in the lab is the number one priority. Because of this, Greenbrier High School has adopted a department-wide dress code. The details of this are as follows:
1. You must wear pants during a lab. NO capris.
2. Only tennis shoes and boots will be acceptable footwear. NO OTHER SHOES WILL BE ALLOWED. ALL tennis shoes MUST have a fully enclosed heel.
3. Hair must be pulled back if longer than your chin.
4. Aprons and goggles are required for all labs involving flames, heat, and chemicals, OR at the teacher's discretion.
Failure to comply with this dress code will result in the following:
You will be asked to sit down and a zero will be marked in the gradebook for that lab. You will be given an opportunity to make up the lab with a 20-point deduction. The lab must be made up in a timely manner. Please speak to me about this make-up. Some labs cannot be made up because of the materials used.
Remember that these rules are in place to protect YOU! |
| Make-up work (Chemistry and Biology) |
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1. If you are absent from class you are still responsible for all the work that is missed. A request for make-up work should be completed and turned in with your readmit slip when you return to school. (REMEMBER: you only have 2 days to bring in a note for your absence.)
2. Make-up work from an excused absence MUST be completed within 5 days.
3. If you are absent the day before a test (review day), you are still expected to take the test on the day you return. Make-up tests are different from the test given on test day, and may include numerous essay questions.
4. Any assignment that is not turned in when called for will be considered LATE and will have a 20-point deduction penalty. Homework assignments must be turned in NO LATER THAN 1 DAY after the due date to receive credit.
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Each 9 weeks grade will be calculated as follows:
50% Tests, Projects, and Notebook Check
20% Labs
15% Quizzes
15% Homework and Classwork
This course has a mandatory state End-of-Course Test. It will be given in May and administered during the regular school day. It will take the place of the second semester exam and the score will become a part of each student's permanent school recod. |
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Tests:50 %
Daily and Homework:25%
Lab Reports: 25% |
